OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Linda Sue Adle

Linda Sue Adle

Feb 28, 2022

On February 28, 2022, Linda Sue Adle (Cooper) was reunited with her husband, Randy Adle, parents and siblings once again. Linda took the good Lord’s hand into Heaven surrounded by her daughter, grandchildren, and siblings. Born on March 6, 1950, in Douglas, Georgia, Linda served the United States Postal Service in many roles for 27 years. Linda was a cheerleader...

Carl Eugene Preston Bennett

Carl Eugene Preston Bennett

Feb 27, 2022

Carl Eugene Preston Bennett, 65, of Valdosta, passed away at the Tift Regional Hospital on February 27, 2022 after battling with several medical conditions over the past year. Carl was born on January 3, 1957, in Naylor, GA, to late Henry Hershel and Lula Mildred Cone Bennett. He was raised in Valdosta, GA, and was a true Valdosta Wildcat football...

Elizabeth (Liz) Mannarino

Elizabeth (Liz) Mannarino

Feb 26, 2022

Elizabeth (Liz) Mannarino, 83, of Valdosta died at her home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1938 to the late Henry and Ethel Ruth Constable Weber and had lived in Valdosta for many years. Mrs. Mannarino was an active member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She loved her family and her dog, Odie....

Carl Louis Adams, Sr.

Carl Louis Adams, Sr.

Feb 25, 2022

Carl Louis Adams, Sr., 64, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Miami, Florida on August 14, 1957, to the late Roscoe Carl and Yvonne Laham Adams. Mr. Adams had served as the Superintendent for Richardson Turner Construction (RTC) and was of the Greek Orthodox...

Karen Kay Allen

Karen Kay Allen

Feb 24, 2022

Karen Kay Allen, 80, of Lake Park, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1941, to the late Everett Bettin and Gertrude Ziegman Bettin. Mrs. Allen grew up in Early, IA, and graduated from Crestland High School in 1959. She moved to Des Moines, IA, to work for a telephone company. She met...

Gordon Louis Wisenbaker

Gordon Louis Wisenbaker

Feb 21, 2022

Gordon Louis Wisenbaker, 65, of Valdosta died Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home. He was born in Valdosta on August 2, 1956 to the late Bobby Louis and Coretha Coody Wisenbaker and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. Gordon was a member of the Redland Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, yard work and spending time with family. Survivors...

Colonel Donald Gordon Woske

Colonel Donald Gordon Woske

Feb 21, 2022

“I am a Conservative, Methodist, NRA Benefactor, Fighter Pilot, Red Neck…. Damn proud of it too”! A life lived unashamed of his faith, proud of his family and a fighter for this nation, that was Colonel Donald Gordon Woske, 92, who passed away at his home in Valdosta on Monday, February 21, 2022. Don was born in Peoria, Illinois, son...

Mary Louelle Bass

Mary Louelle Bass

Feb 20, 2022

Mary Louelle Carter Bass, 83, of Hahira died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1938 in Cook County to the late Aulie Terrell Carter, Sr. and Sampie Lou Bennett Carter. Mrs. Bass was a homemaker and a member of Pineview Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, canning, watching birds,...

O'Veda Cowart

O'Veda Cowart

Feb 20, 2022

O’Veda Harris Cowart, 92, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was born in Argyle, GA on September 10, 1929 to the late Ruben R. Harris and Viola Bennett Harris. Mrs. Cowart loved her family; she loved well and was well loved. Mrs. Cowart enjoyed singing, reading her bible, she wrote songs and poems. She enjoyed spending...

Helen Darby Mashburn

Helen Darby Mashburn

Feb 20, 2022

Helen Darby Mashburn, 90 of Valdosta, died on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Newton, on December 19, 1931, to the late Emory C. & Nina V. Darby, she grew up in Warwick, Hahira and Adel. She graduated from Cook High School in the late 1940’s, she went on to attend South Georgia College in Douglas....

Stacy L. Phillips

Stacy L. Phillips

Feb 19, 2022

Stacy L. Phillips was a caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world to join Jesus at 49 years of age in the early morning of Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Valdosta, Georgia, after a long hard-fought battle with kidney disease. Stacy is survived by her husband Rick Phillips; her children Desaree, Taylor, Ericka, Kaleb, Hayleigh,...

Joseph  Edward Lindon

Joseph Edward Lindon

Feb 19, 2022

Joseph Edward Lindon, 67, of Valdosta died at Holly Hill Nursing Home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 8, 1955, Joseph was the son of the late Franklin L. Lindon and Virgie Campbell Lindon. Mr. Lindon’s career in retail foods included 5 years as store manager with Save A Lot, from which he retired,...

Virginia  Eunice

Virginia Eunice

Feb 19, 2022

Virginia Eunice, 69, of Nashville, died on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta on February 18, 1953, Virginia was the daughter of the late Lonnie D. Terry and Correna White Terry. She was a loving homemaker. Virginia enjoyed dining out, playing games on her phone, and reading books. She was open and honest with all...

Randall P.  "Randy"  Parker

Randall P. "Randy" Parker

Feb 18, 2022

Randall (Randy) P. Parker, Sr., 72, of Valdosta, and formerly of South Carolina, died at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Randy was born in Valdosta on November 16, 1948, a son of the late Elzie Ozieus Parker and Sara Jane Godwin Parker. He was a truck driver and had retired from M & R...

Jack H.  Edwards, Jr.

Jack H. Edwards, Jr.

Feb 18, 2022

Jack H. Edwards, Jr., 74, of Valdosta, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born in Vidalia to the late Jack Edwards, Sr. & Carolyn Burkhalter Edwards, he grew up in Claxton and graduated from Claxton High School. He went on to attend Middle Georgia College but went on to graduate from the Medical College of Georgia...

William Copeland Parramore

William Copeland Parramore

Feb 18, 2022

William Copeland Parramore (Bill), 74, of Valdosta, GA, made his way to his heavenly home on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 9:51am. He was surrounded by his two favorite nurses, his wife, Peggy and his son, Todd. Bill was predeceased by his parents, James Alexander Parramore and Wynona Copeland Parramore. He is survived by his wife Peggy Parramore, his daughter...

Lewis E.  "Lew" Weathers

Lewis E. "Lew" Weathers

Feb 16, 2022

Lewis E. “Lew” Weathers, 74, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 27, 1947, Lew was the son of the late William Jackson and Anna Mae Burney Weathers. He grew up in Jacksonville and after high school he joined the United States Air Force, served a brief stint,...

Marilyn Ellis Miller

Marilyn Ellis Miller

Feb 15, 2022

Marilyn Ellis Miller May 12,1945 - February 15,2022 It is with great sadness and sorrow that the husband of Marilyn Miller announces her passing on February 15, 2022. Marilyn was born in Rochester, New York to Fred and Marion Ellis. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her sister, Janet Ellis. Marilyn is survived by Lamonte "Monty" Miller,...

Donna Marie Meeks

Donna Marie Meeks

Feb 15, 2022

Donna Marie Powell Meeks, 68, of Adel passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Pruitthealth-Ocilla. She was born on February 19, 1953 in Valdosta to the late Rastus Marion Powell and Marie Hill Powell. Mrs. Meeks is the retired owner of Speedy Bee Cleaning. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Meeks enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking cakes and making butterflies for nursing...

Richard Darius Carter

Richard Darius Carter

Feb 14, 2022

Richard Darius Carter, 79, of Lake Park died Monday, February 14, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short battle due to COVID induced pneumonia. He was born in Valdosta on November 26, 1942 to the late Harley Levi and Daisy Beck Carter. Mr. Carter was a member of the Lake Park Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time...